Standout star sets Kasımpaşa pace in draw with Kocaelispor | OneFootball

Adrian Benedyczak struck in the second minute with a close-range finish, setting Kasımpaşa on course to a 1-1 draw against Kocaelispor. The forward's early goal framed a display built on penalty box movement.

Arriving sharply after a corner, Benedyczak peeled off his marker to guide a low finish inside the near post. The movement was simple, but the timing and body shape made the chance unstoppable from a yard out.

He kept asking questions after the restart. A left-footed effort from the centre of the area was blocked (49.). Then he forced Serhat Öztaşdelen into a save with a firm right-footer from close range (62.).

The Polish striker finished with three attempts, two on target, and five touches in the box, underlining a constant penalty area threat. He also contributed three clearances, marrying front line work with willing defensive shifts.

With Kasımpaşa seeing 60.5% of the ball, his runs across the line repeatedly created angles for crosses and cut-backs, keeping Kocaelispor's centre backs turning and the hosts on the front foot for long stretches.

Kasımpaşa visit Gençlerbirliği next. Kocaelispor host Fatih Karagümrük.